Travel PACU Registered Nurse
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Nursing
Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Carbondale, Illinois.
- Specialty:
PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care - Start Date:
01/12/2026 - Duration:
13 weeks - 36 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours, days - Employment Type:
Travel
American Traveler has an immediate opening for a PACU RN (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) job in Carbondale, Illinois. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.
More about traveling in Illinois:
Illinois travel assignments can take you to quaint towns or big cities -- Chicago for one. This America's Heartland state is known for winning sports franchises, agricultural production and friendly residents.
Job : P-650459
ResponsibilitiesRNs in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) are integral to postoperative care. PACU nurses care for patients after surgery and must demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology. Candidates for PACU jobs require critical care skills to assess incision sites, monitor body temperature, and track other indicators of stability or complications. It is important for RNs in the recovery room to quickly make critical patient assessments as the on-call doctor may be unavailable during an emergency.
Ideal candidates for post-anesthesia care units have natural abilities to think critically and histories of fast, accurate diagnoses. Past experience in critical care and surgical nursing is a plus.
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Carbondale, Illinois.
- Specialty:
PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care - Discipline:
RN - Start Date:
01/12/2026 - Duration:
13 weeks - 36 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours, days - Employment Type:
Travel
American Traveler has an immediate opening for a PACU RN (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) job in Carbondale, Illinois. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.
More about traveling in Illinois:
Illinois travel assignments can take you to quaint towns or big cities -- Chicago for one. This America's Heartland state is known for winning sports franchises, agricultural production and friendly residents.
Job : P-650459
ResponsibilitiesRNs in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) are integral to postoperative care. PACU nurses care for patients after surgery and must demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology. Candidates for PACU jobs require critical care skills to assess incision sites, monitor body temperature, and track other indicators of stability or complications. It is important for RNs in the recovery room to quickly make critical patient assessments as the on-call doctor may be unavailable during an emergency.
Ideal candidates for post-anesthesia care units have natural abilities to think critically and histories of fast, accurate diagnoses. Past experience in critical care and surgical nursing is a plus.
- 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting
- Valid nursing license as required by this state
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required
- Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
- Professional References
- Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job #P-650459. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - PACU
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth,…
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